2016 Volkswagen Beetle
2016 Volkswagen Beetle in NHTSA data: length 428 cm, curb weight 1,337–1,463 kg and 4 recall campaigns.
2016 Volkswagen Beetle at a glance
NHTSA lists 3 specification rows for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. Overall length is 428 cm (168.5 in), width 181 cm, height 147–149 cm and wheelbase 254 cm (100 in). Curb weight is 1,337–1,463 kg (2,948–3,225 lb). Against the 2015 model year NHTSA lists overall length 428 cm (2015: 428 cm) and curb weight 1,337–1,463 kg (2015: 1,337–1,463 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEETLE 2DR CONVERTIBLE | 428 cm168.5 in | 181 cm71.3 in | 147 cm57.9 in | 254 cm100 in | 1,463 kg3,225 lb |
| BEETLE 2DR COUPE 1.8 TSI | 428 cm168.5 in | 181 cm71.3 in | 149 cm58.7 in | 254 cm100 in | 1,337 kg2,948 lb |
| BEETLE 2DR COUPE TDI | 428 cm168.5 in | 181 cm71.3 in | 149 cm58.7 in | 254 cm100 in | 1,394 kg3,073 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V945000 | 21 December 2022 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. |
| 20E064000 | 23 September 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the… |
| 19V615000 | 22 August 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the… |
| 15V705000 | 26 October 2015 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist. |
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.